Powders and Granules Testing

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Powders and Granules Testing

Powder Flow Analyser§
Allows the assessment of
typical powder issues such as
batch and source variation in
ingredients, caking during
storage/transportation and
problems with discharging from
hoppers or bins.

High Tolerance Powder
Compaction Rig*
Suited to high force
applications where the punch/
die clearance is critical for the
assessment of powder
compaction properties.

Low Tolerance Powder
Compaction Rig*
Suited to powder compaction
applications where the punch/
die clearance is less critical.

Powders and Granules Testing

Granule Compaction Rig*
This test allows the granule
hardness/compressibility to
be assessed.

Cylinder Probes
Can provide a means of measuring
the progressive swelling of
granules/pellets.

Cylinder Probes
Allow measurement of single
particle mechanical strength.

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Any of the texture analyser range can be used for the product tests listed below.

A selection of special attachments and typical measurements which are commonly used in this application area are shown above. However, this does not show the complete range of attachments available for the testing of powders and granules. Test procedures include: compression, puncture/penetration, tension, fracture/bending, extrusion, cutting/shearing.

Typical measurements include:

Powder Flow Analysis

Assessment of Powder Cohesion

Assessment of Powder Caking Potential

Measurement of Powder Speed Flow Dependence

Powder Compaction

Granule Compaction to assess compressibility/friability

Single particle mechanical strength

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Application Studies are available for the testing of powders and granules using the TA.XT2i, TA.XTplus, TA.XTExpress or TA.HDplus texture analysers.

In addition, scientific papers have been published which reference the use of the TA.XT2i/TA.XTplus/
TA.HDplus in the testing of powders and granules.
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Powder Flow Analyser§ Allows the assessment of typical powder issues such as batch and source variation in ingredients, caking during storage/transportation and problems with discharging from hoppers or bins.	High Tolerance Powder Compaction Rig* Suited to high force applications where the punch/ die clearance is critical for the assessment of powder compaction properties.	Low Tolerance Powder Compaction Rig* Suited to powder compaction applications where the punch/ die clearance is less critical.

Granule Compaction Rig* This test allows the granule hardness/compressibility to be assessed.	Cylinder Probes Can provide a means of measuring the progressive swelling of granules/pellets.	Cylinder Probes Allow measurement of single particle mechanical strength.
§Patents granted and applied for Community Registered Design*